Training for 988 National Suicide Lifeline Counselors on ASD and IDD mental health that is self-paced and on-demand. Upon registering for this training you will immediately receive an email with all links and information necessary to complete the entire training at your own pace.
Questions? Contact ncss.training.iod@unh.edu
This online, asynchronous (on-demand) training enables 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline screeners/counselors to provide improved support and assistance to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD) and mental health needs (hereafter referred to as ASD-IDD/MH) who contact the Lifeline seeking help.
The training was developed by the National Center for START Services with experts in suicide prevention for people with ASD-IDD/MH and includes up-to-date best practices. All training developed by the National Center for START Services is evidence-informed, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally competent.
Structure: Virtual, on-demand; (3) video training modules
Cost: $49.00 per participant
Languages: English, Español
Module Topics & Run Time:
- Suicide Prevalence, Risk Factors & Vulnerabilities (9 minutes)
- Assessment of Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior (14 minutes)
- Suicide Screening Tools (16 minutes)
Outcomes
At the conclusion of the training , participants will be able to:
- Describe at least five (5) key factors related to the prevalence, signs & symptoms of suicidality amongst people with ASD-IDD
- Utilize skills and approaches outlined within presentations to effectively engage with people with ASD-IDD who contact the 988 lifeline
- Identify and describe suicide screening tools that can be utilized when engaging with people with ASD-IDD
Continuing Education:
After completing a brief (2-minute) evaluation you will be automatically re-directed to a 5-question multiple choice quiz. Upon answering 100% of the questions correctly a Certificate of Completion will be displayed. Each module’s Certificate of Completion includes 0.5 contact hours/.05 UNH CEUs. If you do not answer all questions correctly you will be given the opportunity to re-take the quiz.
Testimonials
“Great information and helps to connect with clients.”
“Knowing how different people with neurodivergence think and how they may react to certain issues is helpful.”
“I did not realize there is a higher rate of suicide among the IDD population. It's good to be reminded of all the additional issues they may have.”
Results
- 82% have improved understanding
- 91% plan to continue to increase knowledge/training
- 86% plan to share what was learned
- 87% plan to apply what was learned
